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“The Legacy of Lightfoot” presents interpretations of songs from the Canadian maste  On Friday, November 15, the Harrison Festival Society will present its last show of 2024 with a special concert honouring the legacy of one of the world’s great songwriters, the late Gordon Lightfoot. The Legacy of Lightfoot was born out of an enduring respect and reverence for the iconic music of Gordon Lightfoot. Take a journey through one of the deepest and most prolific catalogues of songs ever written. Not only was Gordon Lightfoot one of the most skilled songwriters of his generation, he also had the voice and charisma to match.
The musicians who have come together to celebrate The Legacy of Lightfoot combine their decades of experience as performers and songwriters to give a meaningful and engaging performance of his enduring catalogue of music. From his days playing the coffee houses in the 1960’s to the mega hits of the 70’s and all the way up to the beautiful music written in his later years, The Legacy of Lightfoot shines a light on the entirety of Gordon’s masterful career. Following the graceful passing of Gordon Lightfoot in May 2023 musicians Oliver Swain & Dylan Stone collaborated to organize a concert to celebrate Gordon’s life and music. Swain & Stone are two of British Columbia’s greatly accomplished and experienced songwriters and performers. In the course of their storied careers they have played headlining concerts at Canada’s largest music festivals and between them they share numerous accolades and awards including award wins and nominations at the Junos, Western Canadian Music Awards and Canadian Folk Music Awards. It was a natural fit that these two lifelong career folk-music troubadours work together to give Gordon’s music its proper encore. They surrounded themselves with a talented cast of supporting musicians to form The Legacy of Lightfoot and quickly found an overwhelming response to their show. What started as a humble celebration of Lightfoot’s music has now been elevated to a full touring theatre production that is connecting to large audiences and giving the spirit and legacy of Lightfoot’s music new life & longevity. The show begins at 7:30pm with doors opening at 6:30pm. Tickets for The Legacy of Lightoot can be purchased online at www.harrisonfestival.com, by phone at 604.796.3664 or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison Hot Springs. NOVEMBER 14 COMEDY NIGHT WITH HOST CLIFF PRANG, FEATURING KODY AUDETTE AND HEADLINER SID BOSEL! Shows at 6pm and 8:30pm, HUBco Brewing , 3211 N. Railway Ave. Tickets at www.hubcobrewing.com  NOVEMBER 27 THE ROTARY CAROL FESTIVAL, A Benefit for Christmas Bureau, 6:30-8pm, Clarke Theatre , 33700 Prentis Ave. Presented by Mission Sunrise Rotary & Rotary Club of North Fraser. Featuring performances by 11 School and Community choirs from all around our community! Admission by non-perishable food, new unwrapped toys, or cash. For more information contact Louise at 604-302-5480.   This fall, Gallery 7 Theatre is offering two exciting theatre productions sure to entertain, inspire and provoke thought. In November, audiences can thrill to a new adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic novel, Prince Caspian, by Canadian playwright, Damien Atkins. Then, in December, audiences can enjoy a heart-warming and romantic Christmas comedy, Parfumerie, adapted by E.D. Dowdall from the Hungarian play, Illatszertar, by Miklos Laszlo.
Prince Caspian, directed by Gabe Kirkley, will feature the work of artists and technicians from around the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland. The fantastical production will run November 8 & 9, 12 – 16, 2024 at 7:30PM with matinees on November 9, 16 & 17 at 2:00PM at the Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way. Journey back to Narnia in this thrilling new adaptation first presented as part of the 2023 Shaw Festival. The Pevensie children are travelling by train when they are suddenly and magically transported back to the fantastical world of Narnia.Over a thousand years have passed since their last visit, and war once again consumes the land. The children join forces with Prince Caspian to defeat the evil King Miraz to restore peace and freedom to the kingdom. A story of courage, hope, and strength of character emerges in this highly theatrical stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ beloved novel. Parfumerie, which inspired the movie, You’ve Got Mail starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, and the Broadway musical, She Loves Me, will be directed by Sarah Green. This warm-spirited holiday comedy will run December 13 & 14, 17 – 21, 2024 at 7:30PM with matinees on December 14 & 21, 2024 at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way. It’s Christmas, 1937 in Budapest, Hungary. George works in a parfumerie. Before the holiday, his boss suddenly fires him just for mistakenly believing he’s having an affair with the boss’ unfaithful wife. Meanwhile, George’s actual love life is thrown into chaos when he discovers the stranger he has been corresponding with by mail is none other than Amaila, a co-worker he constantly fights with. For the employees of the parfumerie, only the truth can lead to a happy resolution in this old-fashioned, romantic Christmas tale. “We’re very excited to be bringing these two very special shows to our stages this fall,” enthuses Ken Hildebrandt, Managing Artistic Director. “These shows fit perfectly with our vision for the season – exploring people “under pressure” and navigating challenging life circumstances – and with our mandate as a theatre – to bring the community entertaining and thought-provoking theatre for the heart, soul and mind. There’s plenty of adventure, fun and romance to be had as we follow our heroes through extraordinary situations.” For tickets and more information on these and all other shows in the company’s 2024-2025 “Under Pressure” Theatre Season, please visit www.gallery7theatre.com or call 604-504-5940. Season subscriptions at reduced rates over individual tickets are also available!  DECEMBER 3
MARCUS MOSELY ENSEMBLE, 7:30pm, Clarke Theatre , 33700 Prentis Ave. A joyful performance that’s sure to get you into the holiday spirit! Adult $20 | Youth $15 | 12 & Under Free. Tickets at www.missionfolkmusicfestival.ca |
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